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Primary sources referenced across connecticutgunlaws.com.
18 U.S.C. 926A -- Interstate Transportation of Firearms (Cornell LII)
Referenced in: Traveling Between CT, NY, and MA With Firearms
18 U.S.C. 926A -- Interstate Transportation of Firearms (Cornell LII)
Referenced in: Connecticut Concealed Carry Reciprocity Guide
26 U.S.C. 5845 -- NFA Definitions (Cornell Law)
Referenced in: Suppressors and Silencers in Connecticut
26 U.S.C. 5845 -- NFA Definitions (Cornell Law)
Referenced in: Short-Barreled Rifles and Shotguns in Connecticut
26 U.S.C. 5871 -- NFA Penalties (Cornell Law)
Referenced in: Suppressors and Silencers in Connecticut
26 U.S.C. 5871 -- NFA Penalties (Cornell Law)
Referenced in: Short-Barreled Rifles and Shotguns in Connecticut
Advocates Law Firm -- Penalties for Carrying Without a Permit
Referenced in: CGS 29-35: Carrying Without a Permit Prohibited
Allan F. Friedman -- Connecticut General Statutes 53-206 Carrying of Dangerous Weapons
Referenced in: CGS 53-206: Carrying Dangerous Weapons Prohibited
Allan F. Friedman -- Ghost Guns and 3D-Printed Firearm Law in Connecticut
Referenced in: Ghost Gun Ban and Registration Requirements
Ammoland -- Defendant Has Standing to Contest Connecticut's Ban on Carry in State Parks
Referenced in: State Parks and Forests Carry Prohibition
Ammoland -- Judge Rules Against Gun Owners, Upholds Connecticut State Park Firearm Ban
Referenced in: State Parks and Forests Carry Prohibition
Arcana Arms -- SBRs of Connecticut: Post-6667 Shorties
Referenced in: Short-Barreled Rifles and Shotguns in Connecticut
ATF -- Connecticut Firearms Statutes and Codes
Referenced in: Age Requirements for Firearms Purchases
ATF -- Connecticut Firearms Statutes and Codes
Referenced in: CGS 29-38d: Interstate Transportation Through Connecticut
ATF -- Connecticut Firearms Statutes and Codes
Referenced in: Disqualifying Misdemeanors for Permit Eligibility
ATF Form 1 -- Application to Make and Register Firearm
Referenced in: Short-Barreled Rifles and Shotguns in Connecticut
ATF Form 1 -- Application to Make and Register Firearm
Referenced in: Connecticut NFA Compliance Overview
ATF Form 4 -- Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm
Referenced in: Suppressors and Silencers in Connecticut
ATF Form 4 -- Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm
Referenced in: Short-Barreled Rifles and Shotguns in Connecticut
ATF Form 4 -- Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm
Referenced in: Connecticut NFA Compliance Overview
Attorney General Tong -- Dismissal of Challenge to Connecticut Gun Safety Laws
Referenced in: CGS 29-35: Carrying Without a Permit Prohibited
Attorney General Tong -- Dismissal of Challenge to Connecticut Gun Safety Laws
Referenced in: Bulk Handgun Purchase Limit: Three Per 30 Days
Attorney General Tong -- Dismissal of Challenge to Connecticut Gun Safety Laws
Referenced in: Open Carry Ban (HB 6667, 2023)
Board of Firearms Permit Examiners -- Official Page
Referenced in: BFPE Backlog Crisis: 1,200 Cases and Two-Year Delays
Board of Firearms Permit Examiners -- Official Page
Referenced in: Appealing a Permit Denial Through the BFPE
CCDL -- 2023 Gun Control Guide: CT Firearms After H.B. 6667
Referenced in: Open Carry Ban (HB 6667, 2023)
CCDL -- 2023 Gun Control Guide: CT Firearms After H.B. 6667
Referenced in: Short-Barreled Rifles and Shotguns in Connecticut
CCDL -- 2023 Gun Control Guide: CT Firearms After HB 6667
Referenced in: Ghost Gun Serialization and Compliance Guide
CCDL -- 2023 Gun Control Guide: CT Firearms After HB 6667
Referenced in: CGS 29-35: Carrying Without a Permit Prohibited
CCDL -- 2023 Gun Control Guide: CT Firearms After HB 6667
Referenced in: HB 6667 (2023): Connecticut's Omnibus Gun Reform Explained
CCDL -- Connecticut Pistol Permit Process
Referenced in: CGS 29-28: State Pistol Permit and Retail Permit
CCDL -- Connecticut Pistol Permit Process
Referenced in: CGS 29-30: Permit Fees, Expiration, and Renewal
CGA -- Carrying Handguns in Connecticut State Parks or Forests (2020)
Referenced in: State Parks and Forests Carry Prohibition
CGA -- Carrying Handguns in State Parks or Forests (2010)
Referenced in: State Parks and Forests Carry Prohibition
CGA -- Weapons in Schools (2013 Research Report)
Referenced in: CGS 53a-217b: Weapons on School Grounds
CGS 29-28 -- Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers (2024, Justia)
Referenced in: Disqualifying Misdemeanors for Permit Eligibility
CGS 29-28 -- Permit to carry pistols and revolvers (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-28: State Pistol Permit and Retail Permit
CGS 29-28 -- Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers (Justia)
Referenced in: New Gun Owner Guide to Connecticut Firearms Law
CGS 29-28 -- Permit to carry pistols and revolvers (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-30: Permit Fees, Expiration, and Renewal
CGS 29-28 -- Permit to carry pistols and revolvers (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Concealed Carry Law
CGS 29-28 -- Permit to carry pistols and revolvers (Justia)
Referenced in: Prohibited Locations for Firearms
CGS 29-28 -- Permit to carry pistols and revolvers (Justia)
Referenced in: HB 7042 (2025): Firearm Industry Responsibility Act
CGS 29-28 -- Permit to carry pistols and revolvers (Justia)
Referenced in: How to Get a Connecticut Long Gun Eligibility Certificate
CGS 29-28 -- Permit to carry pistols and revolvers (Justia)
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Connecticut State Pistol Permit
CGS 29-28 -- Permit to carry pistols and revolvers (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Two-Step Pistol Permit: Local to State
CGS 29-28 -- Permit to carry pistols and revolvers (Justia)
Referenced in: Non-Resident Pistol Permit Application Guide
CGS 29-28 -- Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers (Justia)
Referenced in: First-Time Gun Buyer Guide for Connecticut
CGS 29-28 -- Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers (Justia)
Referenced in: Transporting Firearms in Connecticut
CGS 29-28a -- Application for permit; notice of decision (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-28: State Pistol Permit and Retail Permit
CGS 29-28a -- Application for permit; notice of decision (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-28a: Permit Applications and Denial Notices
CGS 29-30 -- Fees for permits; expiration and renewal (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-28: State Pistol Permit and Retail Permit
CGS 29-30 -- Fees for permits; expiration and renewal (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-30: Permit Fees, Expiration, and Renewal
CGS 29-30 -- Fees for permits; expiration and renewal (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Concealed Carry Law
CGS 29-30 -- Fees for permits; expiration and renewal (Justia)
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Connecticut State Pistol Permit
CGS 29-30 -- Fees for permits; expiration and renewal (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Two-Step Pistol Permit: Local to State
CGS 29-30 -- Fees for permits; expiration and renewal (Justia)
Referenced in: Non-Resident Pistol Permit Application Guide
CGS 29-30 -- Fees for permits; expiration and renewal (Justia)
Referenced in: Permit Renewal Process and Timeline
CGS 29-32b -- Board of Firearms Permit Examiners (Justia)
Referenced in: Appealing a Permit Denial Through the BFPE
CGS 29-33 -- Sale, delivery or transfer of pistols and revolvers (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-33: Handgun Sale, Delivery, and Transfer
CGS 29-33 -- Sale, delivery or transfer of pistols and revolvers (Justia)
Referenced in: Universal Background Check Requirement
CGS 29-33 -- Sale, delivery or transfer of pistols and revolvers (Justia)
Referenced in: Record-Keeping Requirements for Dealers
CGS 29-33 -- Sale, Delivery or Transfer of Pistols and Revolvers (Justia)
Referenced in: First-Time Gun Buyer Guide for Connecticut
CGS 29-35 -- Carrying of Pistol or Revolver Without Permit (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Firearms Penalties Overview
CGS 29-35 -- Carrying of pistol or revolver without permit prohibited (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-35: Carrying Without a Permit Prohibited
CGS 29-35 -- Carrying of Pistol or Revolver Without Permit Prohibited (Justia)
Referenced in: HB 6667 (2023): Connecticut's Omnibus Gun Reform Explained
CGS 29-35 -- Carrying of pistol or revolver without permit prohibited (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Concealed Carry Law
CGS 29-35 -- Carrying of pistol or revolver without permit prohibited (Justia)
Referenced in: Open Carry Ban (HB 6667, 2023)
CGS 29-35 -- Carrying of pistol or revolver without permit prohibited (Justia)
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Connecticut State Pistol Permit
CGS 29-35 -- Carrying of pistol or revolver without permit prohibited (Justia)
Referenced in: Non-Resident Pistol Permit Application Guide
CGS 29-35 -- Carrying of pistol or revolver without permit prohibited (Justia)
Referenced in: Permit Renewal Process and Timeline
CGS 29-35 -- Carrying Without Permit Prohibited (Justia)
Referenced in: New Gun Owner Guide to Connecticut Firearms Law
CGS 29-36a -- Manufacture of a Firearm Without a Serial Number
Referenced in: Ghost Gun Serialization and Compliance Guide
CGS 29-36a -- Manufacture of a Firearm Without a Serial Number (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Firearms Penalties Overview
CGS 29-36f -- Eligibility certificate for pistol or revolver (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-36f to 29-36i: Handgun Eligibility Certificate
CGS 29-36f -- Eligibility certificate for pistol or revolver (Justia)
Referenced in: How to Get a Connecticut Handgun Eligibility Certificate
CGS 29-36g -- Application for eligibility certificate (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-36f to 29-36i: Handgun Eligibility Certificate
CGS 29-37a -- Sale, delivery or transfer of long guns (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-37p to 29-37r: Long Gun Eligibility Certificate
CGS 29-37a -- Sale, delivery or transfer of long guns (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-37a: Long Gun Sale, Delivery, and Transfer
CGS 29-37a -- Sale, delivery or transfer of long guns (Justia)
Referenced in: Age Requirements for Firearms Purchases
CGS 29-37a -- Sale, delivery or transfer of long guns (Justia)
Referenced in: Record-Keeping Requirements for Dealers
CGS 29-37a -- Sale, Delivery or Transfer of Long Guns (Justia)
Referenced in: Transporting Firearms in Connecticut
CGS 29-37b -- Retail Dealer Trigger Lock and Written Warning Requirement (Justia)
Referenced in: Trigger Lock Requirement for Firearms Sales
CGS 29-37i -- Storage of Firearms / Ethan's Law (Justia)
Referenced in: New Gun Owner Guide to Connecticut Firearms Law
CGS 29-37i -- Storage of Firearms / Ethan's Law (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-37i: Ethan's Law Safe Storage Requirements
CGS 29-37i -- Storage of Firearms / Ethan's Law (Justia)
Referenced in: First-Time Gun Buyer Guide for Connecticut
CGS 29-37i -- Storage of Firearms / Ethan's Law (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Safe Storage Compliance Guide
CGS 29-37p -- Long gun eligibility certificate disqualifiers (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-37p to 29-37r: Long Gun Eligibility Certificate
CGS 29-37p -- Long gun eligibility certificate disqualifiers (Justia)
Referenced in: How to Get a Connecticut Long Gun Eligibility Certificate
CGS 29-37q -- Long gun eligibility certificate application (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-37p to 29-37r: Long Gun Eligibility Certificate
CGS 29-37q -- Long gun eligibility certificate application (Justia)
Referenced in: How to Get a Connecticut Long Gun Eligibility Certificate
CGS 29-37r -- Long gun eligibility certificate fees and renewal (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-37p to 29-37r: Long Gun Eligibility Certificate
CGS 29-37r -- Long gun eligibility certificate fees and renewal (Justia)
Referenced in: How to Get a Connecticut Long Gun Eligibility Certificate
CGS 29-37r -- Long gun eligibility certificate fees and renewal (Justia)
Referenced in: Permit Renewal Process and Timeline
CGS 29-38 -- Weapons in Vehicles (Justia)
Referenced in: New Gun Owner Guide to Connecticut Firearms Law
CGS 29-38d -- Interstate Transportation of Firearms (Justia)
Referenced in: Traveling Between CT, NY, and MA With Firearms
CGS 29-38d -- Interstate Transportation of Firearms (Justia)
Referenced in: Transporting Firearms in Connecticut
CGS 29-38d -- Interstate Transportation of Firearms (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Concealed Carry Reciprocity Guide
CGS 29-38d -- Interstate transportation of firearms through state (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-38d: Interstate Transportation Through Connecticut
CGS 53-202 -- Machine guns (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53-202: Machine Gun Registration and Restrictions
CGS 53-202a -- Assault Weapon Definitions (Justia)
Referenced in: New Gun Owner Guide to Connecticut Firearms Law
CGS 53-202a -- Assault weapons: Definitions (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53-202a: Assault Weapon Definitions
CGS 53-202aa -- Firearms trafficking (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53-202aa: Firearms Trafficking Penalties
CGS 53-202b -- Sale or transfer of assault weapon prohibited (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53-202b: Assault Weapon Sale and Transfer Ban
CGS 53-202b -- Sale or Transfer of Assault Weapon Prohibited (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Firearms Penalties Overview
CGS 53-202b -- Sale or Transfer of Assault Weapon Prohibited (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Assault Weapon Registration Guide
CGS 53-202c -- Possession of Assault Weapon Prohibited (Justia)
Referenced in: New Gun Owner Guide to Connecticut Firearms Law
CGS 53-202c -- Possession of assault weapon prohibited (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53-202c: Assault Weapon Possession Ban
CGS 53-202c -- Possession of Assault Weapon Prohibited (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Firearms Penalties Overview
CGS 53-202c -- Possession of Assault Weapon Prohibited (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Assault Weapon Registration Guide
CGS 53-202d -- Certificate of possession of assault weapon (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53-202d: Certificate of Possession for Assault Weapons
CGS 53-202d -- Certificate of Possession of Assault Weapon (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Assault Weapon Registration Guide
CGS 53-202g -- Report of loss or theft of assault weapon (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53-202d: Certificate of Possession for Assault Weapons
CGS 53-202j -- Felony With an Assault Weapon: 8-Year Enhancement (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Firearms Penalties Overview
CGS 53-202k -- Felony With a Firearm: 5-Year Enhancement (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Firearms Penalties Overview
CGS 53-202w -- Large Capacity Magazines (Justia)
Referenced in: NAGR v. Lamont: Large-Capacity Magazine Ban Challenge
CGS 53-202w -- Large capacity magazines (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53-202w: Large-Capacity Magazine Ban
CGS 53-202w -- Large Capacity Magazines (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Firearms Penalties Overview
CGS 53-202w -- Large-Capacity Magazines (Justia)
Referenced in: New Gun Owner Guide to Connecticut Firearms Law
CGS 53-202x -- Declaration of possession of large capacity magazine (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53-202w: Large-Capacity Magazine Ban
CGS 53-206 -- Carrying of dangerous weapons prohibited (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53-206: Carrying Dangerous Weapons Prohibited
CGS 53a-19 -- Use of Physical Force in Defense of Person (Justia)
Referenced in: New Gun Owner Guide to Connecticut Firearms Law
CGS 53a-217 -- Criminal Possession of a Firearm (2024, Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53a-217: Illegal Possession by Convicted Felon
CGS 53a-217 -- Criminal Possession of a Firearm (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Firearms Penalties Overview
CGS 53a-217 Analysis -- Allan F. Friedman Law
Referenced in: CGS 53a-217: Illegal Possession by Convicted Felon
CGS 53a-217a -- Criminally Negligent Storage of a Firearm (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-37i: Ethan's Law Safe Storage Requirements
CGS 53a-217a -- Criminally Negligent Storage of a Firearm (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Firearms Penalties Overview
CGS 53a-217b -- Possession of weapon on school grounds (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53a-217b: Weapons on School Grounds
CGS 53a-217b -- Possession of weapon on school grounds (LawServer)
Referenced in: Prohibited Locations for Firearms
CGS 53a-217b -- Possession of weapon on school grounds (LawServer)
Referenced in: CGS 53a-217b: Weapons on School Grounds
CGS 53a-217b -- Possession of Weapon on School Grounds (LawServer)
Referenced in: Connecticut Firearms Penalties Overview
CGS 53a-217b -- Possession of Weapon on School Grounds (LawServer)
Referenced in: CGS 53a-217: Illegal Possession by Convicted Felon
CGS 53a-217c -- Criminal Possession of a Pistol or Revolver (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53a-217: Illegal Possession by Convicted Felon
Connecticut Administrative Code Section 23-4-1 -- General regulations (Justia Regulations)
Referenced in: Prohibited Locations for Firearms
Connecticut Administrative Code Section 23-4-1 -- General regulations (Justia Regulations)
Referenced in: State Parks and Forests Carry Prohibition
Referenced in: CGS 29-38: Weapons in Vehicles
Connecticut Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences
Referenced in: Connecticut Firearms Penalties Overview
Connecticut General Assembly -- Chapter 951: Penal Code Principles of Criminal Liability
Referenced in: CGS 53a-20: Use of Force in Defense of Premises
Connecticut General Assembly -- Chapter 951: Penal Code Principles of Criminal Liability
Referenced in: CGS 53a-21: Use of Force in Defense of Property
Connecticut General Assembly OLR -- The Castle Doctrine and Stand-Your-Ground Law (2012)
Referenced in: Connecticut Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Connecticut General Assembly. HB05043 bill status
Referenced in: HB05043 (2026): Public Act 26-41 Convertible Pistols Ban
Connecticut General Assembly. HB05291 bill status
Referenced in: HB05291 (2026): Public Act 26-45 DESPP Public Safety Changes
Connecticut General Statutes 26-75 -- Silencer on Firearms (Justia)
Referenced in: Suppressors and Silencers in Connecticut
Connecticut General Statutes 26-75 -- Silencer on Firearms (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut NFA Compliance Overview
Connecticut General Statutes 29-28 -- Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut NFA Compliance Overview
Connecticut General Statutes 29-38c -- Risk protection orders (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 29-38c: Risk Protection Orders (Red Flag Law)
Connecticut General Statutes 53-202 -- Machine Guns (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut NFA Compliance Overview
Connecticut General Statutes 53-202a -- Assault Weapons Definitions (Justia)
Referenced in: Short-Barreled Rifles and Shotguns in Connecticut
Connecticut General Statutes 53-202a -- Assault Weapons Definitions (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut NFA Compliance Overview
Connecticut General Statutes 53-202c -- Possession of Assault Weapon Prohibited (Justia)
Referenced in: Short-Barreled Rifles and Shotguns in Connecticut
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-100 -- Definitions (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53a-19: Use of Force in Defense of Person
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-100 -- Definitions (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53a-20: Use of Force in Defense of Premises
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-100 -- Definitions (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-19 -- Use of physical force in defense of person (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53a-19: Use of Force in Defense of Person
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-19 -- Use of physical force in defense of person (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53a-21: Use of Force in Defense of Property
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-19 -- Use of physical force in defense of person (Justia)
Referenced in: Connecticut Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-20 -- Use of physical force in defense of premises (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53a-20: Use of Force in Defense of Premises
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-21 -- Use of physical force in defense of property (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53a-21: Use of Force in Defense of Property
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-211 -- Possession of a Sawed-Off Shotgun or Silencer (Justia)
Referenced in: Suppressors and Silencers in Connecticut
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-211 -- Possession of a Sawed-Off Shotgun or Silencer (Justia)
Referenced in: Short-Barreled Rifles and Shotguns in Connecticut
Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 529 -- Division of State Police (CGA)
Referenced in: New Gun Owner Guide to Connecticut Firearms Law
Connecticut Public Act 26-41 PDF
Referenced in: HB05043 (2026): Public Act 26-41 Convertible Pistols Ban
Connecticut Public Act 26-45 PDF
Referenced in: HB05291 (2026): Public Act 26-45 DESPP Public Safety Changes
CT Attorney General -- Second Circuit Upholds Assault Weapon Ban
Referenced in: Grant v. Rovella: Assault Weapons Ban at the Supreme Court
CT Attorney General -- Second Circuit Upholds Assault Weapon Ban
Referenced in: NAGR v. Lamont: Large-Capacity Magazine Ban Challenge
CT Courant -- BFPE Backlog Audit (Nov. 2025)
Referenced in: CGS 29-28a: Permit Applications and Denial Notices
CT Courant -- BFPE Backlog Audit (Nov. 2025)
Referenced in: Disqualifying Misdemeanors for Permit Eligibility
CT Courant -- BFPE Backlog Audit (Nov. 2025)
Referenced in: Appealing a Permit Denial Through the BFPE
CT Courant -- State Audit Finds Massive Backlog in Gun Permit Appeals (Nov. 2025)
Referenced in: BFPE Backlog Crisis: 1,200 Cases and Two-Year Delays
HB05043: An Act Prohibiting the Manufacture and Sale of Convertible Pistols (2026 Session)
Referenced in: HB05043 (2026): Public Act 26-41 Convertible Pistols Ban
HB05291: An Act Implementing the DESPP Recommendations Regarding Public Safety Statutes (2026 Session)
Referenced in: HB05291 (2026): Public Act 26-45 DESPP Public Safety Changes
HB05435: An Act Concerning the Risk Warrant Firearm Holding Period (2026 Session)
Referenced in: HB05435 (2026): Extending Non-Destruction Period for Risk Warrant Seized Firearms
HB05436: An Act Amending Firearms Definitions and Transfer of Large Capacity Magazines and Assault Weapons (2026 Session)
Referenced in: HB05436 (2026): Updating Firearms Definitions and Allowing Grandfathered LCM/Assault Weapon Transfers
HB05451: An Act Concerning Possession of a Firearm on School Grounds by a Peace Officer (2026 Session)
Referenced in: HB05451 (2026): Allowing Peace Officers to Possess Firearms on School Grounds
HB05454: An Act Concerning the Refund of Certain Firearm Permit Fees (2026 Session)
Referenced in: HB05454 (2026): Refund of Certain Firearm Permit Fees
HB05459: An Act Concerning the Voluntary Relinquishment of Firearms (2026 Session)
Referenced in: HB05459 (2026): Voluntary Relinquishment of Firearms
SB00073: An Act Concerning a Tax Credit for Purchase of a Gun Safe (2026 Session)
Referenced in: SB00073 (2026): Tax Credit for Purchase of Gun Safe
CT Mirror -- CT's Red Flag Law: An Early, But Narrow, Effort to Take Guns
Referenced in: CGS 29-38c: Risk Protection Orders (Red Flag Law)
CT Mirror -- New CT Gun Law 2023 Explainer
Referenced in: HB 6667 (2023): Connecticut's Omnibus Gun Reform Explained
CT Mirror -- New CT Gun Law 2023 Explainer
Referenced in: Bulk Handgun Purchase Limit: Three Per 30 Days
CT Mirror -- New CT Gun Law 2023 Explainer
Referenced in: CGS 53-202d: Certificate of Possession for Assault Weapons
CT Mirror -- New CT Gun Law 2023 Explainer
Referenced in: Ghost Gun Ban and Registration Requirements
CT Mirror -- New CT Gun Laws 2023 Explainer
Referenced in: New Gun Owner Guide to Connecticut Firearms Law
CT Mirror -- New CT Gun Laws 2023 Explainer
Referenced in: First-Time Gun Buyer Guide for Connecticut
CT Mirror -- New CT Gun Laws 2023: What to Know
Referenced in: CGS 29-37p to 29-37r: Long Gun Eligibility Certificate
CT Mirror -- New CT Gun Laws 2023: What to Know
Referenced in: Trigger Lock Requirement for Firearms Sales
CT News Junkie -- Government Accountability Audit Finds Significant Delays with Firearm Appeals
Referenced in: BFPE Backlog Crisis: 1,200 Cases and Two-Year Delays
CT News Junkie -- Government Accountability Audit Finds Significant Delays with Firearm Appeals
Referenced in: Appealing a Permit Denial Through the BFPE
CT News Junkie -- House Passes Bill on Firearms Industry Responsibility
Referenced in: HB 7042 (2025): Firearm Industry Responsibility Act
CT News Junkie -- Judge Dismisses Challenge to CT Gun Laws
Referenced in: Bulk Handgun Purchase Limit: Three Per 30 Days
CT News Junkie -- Judge Dismisses Challenge to CT Gun Laws
Referenced in: Open Carry Ban (HB 6667, 2023)
DESPP -- Application to Purchase a Firearm (DPS-67-C)
Referenced in: First-Time Gun Buyer Guide for Connecticut
DESPP -- DPS-799-C Application Form
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Connecticut State Pistol Permit
DESPP -- Firearm Rules and Regulations FAQ
Referenced in: New Gun Owner Guide to Connecticut Firearms Law
DESPP -- Firearm Rules and Regulations FAQ
Referenced in: How to Get a Connecticut Long Gun Eligibility Certificate
DESPP -- Special Licensing and Firearms Unit
Referenced in: New Gun Owner Guide to Connecticut Firearms Law
DESPP -- Special Licensing and Firearms Unit
Referenced in: Connecticut Two-Step Pistol Permit: Local to State
DESPP -- State Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate FAQ
Referenced in: New Gun Owner Guide to Connecticut Firearms Law
DESPP -- State Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate FAQ
Referenced in: CGS 29-36f to 29-36i: Handgun Eligibility Certificate
DESPP -- State Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate FAQ
Referenced in: CGS 29-37p to 29-37r: Long Gun Eligibility Certificate
DESPP -- State Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate FAQ
Referenced in: Age Requirements for Firearms Purchases
DESPP -- State Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate FAQ
Referenced in: Connecticut Concealed Carry Law
DESPP -- State Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate FAQ
Referenced in: CGS 29-30: Permit Fees, Expiration, and Renewal
DESPP -- State Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate FAQ
Referenced in: Disqualifying Misdemeanors for Permit Eligibility
DESPP -- State Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate FAQ
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Connecticut State Pistol Permit
DESPP -- State Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate FAQ
Referenced in: Connecticut Two-Step Pistol Permit: Local to State
DESPP -- State Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate FAQ
Referenced in: How to Get a Connecticut Handgun Eligibility Certificate
DESPP -- State Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate FAQ
Referenced in: How to Get a Connecticut Long Gun Eligibility Certificate
DESPP -- State Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate FAQ
Referenced in: Non-Resident Pistol Permit Application Guide
DESPP -- State Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate FAQ
Referenced in: Permit Renewal Process and Timeline
DESPP -- State Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate FAQ
Referenced in: First-Time Gun Buyer Guide for Connecticut
DESPP -- State Pistol Permit and Eligibility Certificate FAQ
Referenced in: Connecticut Concealed Carry Reciprocity Guide
DESPP -- State Pistol Permit Information
Referenced in: Disqualifying Misdemeanors for Permit Eligibility
FOX 61 -- CT Audit Reveals Over 1,200 Pistol Permit Appeals Are Backlogged
Referenced in: BFPE Backlog Crisis: 1,200 Cases and Two-Year Delays
Garland v. Cargill, 602 U.S. 406 (2024) (Justia)
Referenced in: CGS 53-202: Machine Gun Registration and Restrictions
Giffords -- Assault Weapons in Connecticut
Referenced in: CGS 53-202b: Assault Weapon Sale and Transfer Ban
Giffords -- Assault Weapons in Connecticut
Referenced in: CGS 53-202d: Certificate of Possession for Assault Weapons
Giffords -- Assault Weapons in Connecticut
Referenced in: Connecticut Assault Weapon Registration Guide
Giffords -- Background Check Procedures in Connecticut
Referenced in: CGS 29-33: Handgun Sale, Delivery, and Transfer
Giffords -- Background Check Procedures in Connecticut
Referenced in: Universal Background Check Requirement
Giffords -- Bulk Gun Purchases in Connecticut
Referenced in: Bulk Handgun Purchase Limit: Three Per 30 Days
Giffords -- Child Access Prevention and Safe Storage in Connecticut
Referenced in: CGS 29-37i: Ethan's Law Safe Storage Requirements
Giffords -- Child Access Prevention and Safe Storage in Connecticut
Referenced in: Trigger Lock Requirement for Firearms Sales
Giffords -- Child Access Prevention and Safe Storage in Connecticut
Referenced in: Connecticut Safe Storage Compliance Guide
Giffords -- Ghost Gun Laws in Connecticut
Referenced in: Ghost Gun Serialization and Compliance Guide
Giffords -- Ghost Gun Laws in Connecticut
Referenced in: New Gun Owner Guide to Connecticut Firearms Law
Giffords -- Large Capacity Magazines in Connecticut
Referenced in: CGS 53-202w: Large-Capacity Magazine Ban
Giffords -- Licensing in Connecticut
Referenced in: CGS 29-37p to 29-37r: Long Gun Eligibility Certificate
Giffords -- Minimum Age to Purchase/Possess in Connecticut
Referenced in: CGS 29-37a: Long Gun Sale, Delivery, and Transfer
Giffords -- Minimum Age to Purchase/Possess in Connecticut
Referenced in: Age Requirements for Firearms Purchases
Giffords -- Minimum Age to Purchase/Possess in Connecticut
Referenced in: First-Time Gun Buyer Guide for Connecticut
Giffords -- Trafficking and Straw Purchasing in Connecticut
Referenced in: CGS 53-202aa: Firearms Trafficking Penalties
Giffords -- Universal Background Checks in Connecticut
Referenced in: CGS 29-33: Handgun Sale, Delivery, and Transfer
Giffords -- Universal Background Checks in Connecticut
Referenced in: CGS 29-37a: Long Gun Sale, Delivery, and Transfer
Giffords -- Universal Background Checks in Connecticut
Referenced in: Universal Background Check Requirement
Giffords -- Universal Background Checks in Connecticut
Referenced in: First-Time Gun Buyer Guide for Connecticut
Giffords Law Center -- Extreme Risk Protection Orders in Connecticut
Referenced in: CGS 29-38c: Risk Protection Orders (Red Flag Law)
Giffords Law Center -- Stand Your Ground Laws in Connecticut
Referenced in: CGS 53a-19: Use of Force in Defense of Person
Giffords Law Center -- Stand Your Ground Laws in Connecticut
Referenced in: Connecticut Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Governor Lamont Signs Ethan's Law (2019)
Referenced in: CGS 29-37i: Ethan's Law Safe Storage Requirements
Governor Lamont Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation (2023)
Referenced in: Ghost Gun Serialization and Compliance Guide
Governor Lamont Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation (2023)
Referenced in: CGS 29-35: Carrying Without a Permit Prohibited
Governor Lamont Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation (2023)
Referenced in: HB 6667 (2023): Connecticut's Omnibus Gun Reform Explained
Governor Lamont Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation (2023)
Referenced in: Universal Background Check Requirement
Governor Lamont Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation (2023)
Referenced in: Bulk Handgun Purchase Limit: Three Per 30 Days
Governor Lamont Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation (2023)
Referenced in: Record-Keeping Requirements for Dealers
Governor Lamont Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation (2023)
Referenced in: Open Carry Ban (HB 6667, 2023)
Governor Lamont Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation (2023)
Referenced in: CGS 53-202a: Assault Weapon Definitions
Governor Lamont Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation (2023)
Referenced in: CGS 53-202w: Large-Capacity Magazine Ban
Governor Lamont Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation (2023)
Referenced in: CGS 29-37i: Ethan's Law Safe Storage Requirements
Governor Lamont Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation (2023)
Referenced in: Trigger Lock Requirement for Firearms Sales
Governor Lamont Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation (2023)
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Connecticut State Pistol Permit
Governor Lamont Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation (2023)
Referenced in: How to Get a Connecticut Long Gun Eligibility Certificate
Governor Lamont Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation (2023)
Referenced in: First-Time Gun Buyer Guide for Connecticut
Governor Lamont Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation (2023)
Referenced in: Connecticut Assault Weapon Registration Guide
Governor Lamont Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation (2023)
Referenced in: Connecticut Safe Storage Compliance Guide
Grant v. Lamont, No. 23-1344 -- CourtListener
Referenced in: Grant v. Rovella: Assault Weapons Ban at the Supreme Court
Gun Trust Lawyer -- Connecticut NFA Firearms Ownership
Referenced in: Connecticut NFA Compliance Overview
Hartford Courant -- Connecticut's Red Flag Law Was the First in the Nation
Referenced in: CGS 29-38c: Risk Protection Orders (Red Flag Law)
HB 7042 -- Firearm Industry Responsibility Act (LegiScan)
Referenced in: HB 7042 (2025): Firearm Industry Responsibility Act
HB 7042 -- Firearm Industry Responsibility Act (LegiScan)
Referenced in: Disqualifying Misdemeanors for Permit Eligibility
HB 7042 -- Firearm Industry Responsibility Act (LegiScan)
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Connecticut State Pistol Permit
HB 7042 -- Firearm Industry Responsibility Act (TrackBill)
Referenced in: HB 7042 (2025): Firearm Industry Responsibility Act
HB 7042 -- Firearm Industry Responsibility Act (TrackBill)
Referenced in: Disqualifying Misdemeanors for Permit Eligibility
LegiScan bill tracker for CT HB05043 (2026)
Referenced in: HB05043 (2026): Public Act 26-41 Convertible Pistols Ban
LegiScan bill tracker for CT HB05291 (2026)
Referenced in: HB05291 (2026): Public Act 26-45 DESPP Public Safety Changes
LegiScan bill tracker for CT HB05435 (2026)
Referenced in: HB05435 (2026): Extending Non-Destruction Period for Risk Warrant Seized Firearms
LegiScan bill tracker for CT HB05436 (2026)
Referenced in: HB05436 (2026): Updating Firearms Definitions and Allowing Grandfathered LCM/Assault Weapon Transfers
LegiScan bill tracker for CT HB05451 (2026)
Referenced in: HB05451 (2026): Allowing Peace Officers to Possess Firearms on School Grounds
LegiScan bill tracker for CT HB05454 (2026)
Referenced in: HB05454 (2026): Refund of Certain Firearm Permit Fees
LegiScan bill tracker for CT HB05459 (2026)
Referenced in: HB05459 (2026): Voluntary Relinquishment of Firearms
LegiScan bill tracker for CT SB00073 (2026)
Referenced in: SB00073 (2026): Tax Credit for Purchase of Gun Safe
Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 140, Sec. 131G -- Non-Resident Firearms Transport
Referenced in: Traveling Between CT, NY, and MA With Firearms
NAGR -- 2nd Circuit Upholds CT Gun and Magazine Bans
Referenced in: NAGR v. Lamont: Large-Capacity Magazine Ban Challenge
NAGR -- National Association for Gun Rights Appeals CT Ban to Supreme Court
Referenced in: NAGR v. Lamont: Large-Capacity Magazine Ban Challenge
NAGR v. Lamont, No. 23-1162 (2d Cir. 2025) (Justia)
Referenced in: Grant v. Rovella: Assault Weapons Ban at the Supreme Court
NAGR v. Lamont, No. 23-1162 (2d Cir. 2025) (Justia)
Referenced in: NAGR v. Lamont: Large-Capacity Magazine Ban Challenge
National ERPO Resource Center -- Connecticut
Referenced in: CGS 29-38c: Risk Protection Orders (Red Flag Law)
National Gun Trusts -- Connecticut NFA Rules
Referenced in: CGS 53-202: Machine Gun Registration and Restrictions
National Gun Trusts -- Connecticut State NFA Rules and Allowable NFA Items
Referenced in: Short-Barreled Rifles and Shotguns in Connecticut
National Gun Trusts -- Connecticut State NFA Rules and Allowable NFA Items
Referenced in: Connecticut NFA Compliance Overview
New York Gun Safety -- Concealed Carry Law FAQ
Referenced in: Traveling Between CT, NY, and MA With Firearms
NortheastShooters -- NAGR v. Lamont Relisted to 3/6/2026 Conference
Referenced in: NAGR v. Lamont: Large-Capacity Magazine Ban Challenge
NRA-ILA -- Connecticut Governor Signs Firearms Industry Liability Bill
Referenced in: HB 7042 (2025): Firearm Industry Responsibility Act
NRA-ILA: Anti-Gun Bills in CT Judiciary Committee
Referenced in: HB 5436 (2026): Redefining Firearm Components as Firearms
Public Act 23-53 (HB 6667) Full Text (CGA)
Referenced in: HB 6667 (2023): Connecticut's Omnibus Gun Reform Explained
Referenced in: CGS 53-202: Machine Gun Registration and Restrictions
Referenced in: HB05043 (2026): Public Act 26-41 Convertible Pistols Ban
SAF -- Grant v. Rovella Case Page
Referenced in: Grant v. Rovella: Assault Weapons Ban at the Supreme Court
SAF -- Reply Brief Filed in Grant v. Rovella
Referenced in: Connecticut Assault Weapon Registration Guide
SAF -- Reply Brief Filed with Supreme Court in CT Firearms Ban Lawsuit
Referenced in: Grant v. Rovella: Assault Weapons Ban at the Supreme Court
SAF -- SAF Seeks Supreme Court Review in CT Assault Weapons Ban Case
Referenced in: Grant v. Rovella: Assault Weapons Ban at the Supreme Court
SCOTUSblog -- NAGR v. Lamont Case Page
Referenced in: NAGR v. Lamont: Large-Capacity Magazine Ban Challenge
Second Circuit Ruling -- Nastri v. Dykes (Courthouse News PDF)
Referenced in: State Parks and Forests Carry Prohibition
Silencer Shop -- $0 NFA Tax Stamp Information
Referenced in: Suppressors and Silencers in Connecticut
Silencer Shop -- $0 NFA Tax Stamp Information
Referenced in: Short-Barreled Rifles and Shotguns in Connecticut
Silencer Shop -- Suppressor Laws in Connecticut
Referenced in: Suppressors and Silencers in Connecticut
Supreme Court of the United States. Grant v. Higgins, No. 25-566 docket
Referenced in: Grant v. Rovella: Assault Weapons Ban at the Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States. NAGR v. Lamont, No. 25-421 docket
Referenced in: NAGR v. Lamont: Large-Capacity Magazine Ban Challenge
USCCA -- Connecticut Concealed Carry Laws
Referenced in: New Gun Owner Guide to Connecticut Firearms Law
USCCA -- Connecticut Concealed Carry Laws
Referenced in: Non-Resident Pistol Permit Application Guide